Kirin Rosenbaum
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04-08-2014, 04:16 PM
Let's talk about books. Books we have read, books we want to read, books we are reading, and anything else related to books.
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Knerd
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04-08-2014, 11:20 PM
YES
In preparation for the fourth season starting on HBO this month, I've been rereading all the books. It's well worthwhile. Getting through them is a pretty big time commitment, but the story and characters are honestly so rewarding. You get more detail than the show could ever give you. I adore these books - It's an epic story being told in language that's easy to follow and understand, so even if you're not a hardcore reader, it's possible to follow the plotline without getting too bogged down in irrelevant details.
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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04-09-2014, 12:18 AM
Well I am a hardcore reader. Though I just did buy myself the first three volumes of Knights of the Zodiac on my tablet.
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Latigua
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04-09-2014, 07:52 AM
A Song of Fire and Ice has to be one of the most intense series I have read. The characters are incredible. You should definitely give those books a shot. Martin is just a bit long winded, but the tales he weaves keep you hooked. I haven't watched too much of the HBO series, but from what I have seen, they are doing immense justice to these amazing characters.
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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04-09-2014, 02:09 PM
Good to know
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04-15-2014, 05:21 PM
Personally I would say no. I've been watching some of the show with my fiance. From what I gather they're really long and complex. I'm honestly have a hard time following who is who and what all is going on. The books are structured so that each chapter is told from different character's points of view. I'm not a huge fan of that format. Also, you can't get attached to the characters at all because so many of them die and there's a lot of sex/blood/adult themes if those sorts of things bother you. I know tons of people really like the books, but personally I don't plan on reading them.
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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04-15-2014, 07:28 PM
Those sort of themes don't bother me at all. And I haven't seen any of the show. My only exposure to the show is what I see posted on Tumblr. I know my mom read the first book and enjoyed it.
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Latigua
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04-16-2014, 02:20 AM
Even with the themes within the book and the format of each chapter being in a different characters point of view the books are excellent. I just wish that GRRM wouldn't take so long with the last few. I was mildly disappointed with how A Dance With Dragons played out, but it was a good book none the less.
A lot of the characters do die. I got a attached to a few and they ended up dying just a few chapters later. They take a lot of time to read, so they may not be for everyone.
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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04-16-2014, 02:32 AM
I am reader so I'm good on that front.
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Latigua
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04-16-2014, 02:40 AM
Then pick up the first one and delve into the world of Westeros.
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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04-16-2014, 03:40 AM
Might have to do that. Right now I'm reading The Keys To The Kingdom Series by Garth Nix.
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Latigua
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04-18-2014, 03:02 PM
That is a pretty good series as well. I'm almost done it, I think I have two left.
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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04-18-2014, 11:56 PM
I am in the middle of reading Sir Thursday. Hmm I think I shall change the title.
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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05-03-2014, 01:49 PM
*pokes the thread*
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Connielass
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08-08-2014, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Latigua
I haven't watched too much of the HBO series, but from what I have seen, they are doing immense justice to these amazing characters.
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To the characters themselves, yes. But not to the story as a whole. Generally I prefer to stick to the books. Who on Earth KNOWS when book 6 will be out.......
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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08-08-2014, 01:42 AM
I haven't read any of them.
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Connielass
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08-08-2014, 02:14 AM
Well you need to! Get right on it! Now! Right now!
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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08-08-2014, 02:40 AM
I do have the first one.
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Connielass
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09-29-2014, 03:10 PM
I need more books to read. I have a few more books lined up since I started a new series. Ack! 40 books may have ended up being too much for this year! We'll see how the rest of the year pans out...
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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09-29-2014, 07:24 PM
Well I am going to be starting a book club. We will be reading Hollow Earth by the Barrowman's for October. I was thinking then having discussion for November then getting a new book in December to read.
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PrincessBane
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10-04-2014, 06:58 PM
Right now I'm reading Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay- the inspiration for the series, Dexter. I really love it, I love Dexter. He's so adorably twisted and yet in a certain way, he's very naive and almost innocent. I like the book much better than the tv series, personally. I'm also reading John Dies at the End by David Wong. It's a weird book, for sure, but not bad. I'm not crazy about his writing style, but the story is interesting. I just finished Lasher by Anne Rice and I wasn't too thrilled about it. She has some very strange sexual ideas despite her being a supposed Catholic. I think it's funny that she is writing about Lestat again.
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Pistachio_Moustache
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10-04-2014, 07:02 PM
I really want to read Darkly Dreaming Dexter!
I just got InkDeath yesterday; it looked interesting.
I will soon find out~!
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Kirin Rosenbaum
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10-04-2014, 07:21 PM
Have you read the other books in the series. I think, if I am remembering correctly, InkDeath is the third book. Oh I started a book club. If you guys are interested in joining.
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PrincessBane
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10-04-2014, 07:29 PM
You should! It's a very absorbing read. I have not finished it yet, but it's so far, winning me over pretty badly.
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10-04-2014, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirin Rosenbaum
Have you read the other books in the series. I think, if I am remembering correctly, InkDeath is the third book. Oh I started a book club. If you guys are interested in joining.
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I figured, since it mentioned InkHeart and InkSpell in the foreword.
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But I couldn't find them.
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@PB: I will! I want to read the whole series~!
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